guttural
adjective
1. like the sounds of frogs and crows
- a guttural voice
- acres of guttural frogs
Similar word(s): cacophonic, cacophonous, croaky
2. relating to or articulated in the throat
- the glottal stop and uvular `r' and `ch' in German `Bach' are guttural sounds
Sentences with guttural as an adjective:
- German is considered a very guttural language, with many harsh consonants.
- guttural duct of the ear;
noun
1. a consonant articulated in the back of the mouth or throat
Similar word(s): pharyngeal
Definition categories: communication, consonant